Back to map
M1.4 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-19 23:32:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Greece on May 19, 2026 at 23:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 23:32:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.16464, 23.96896
Temperature
18.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 288 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 426 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 429 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Santorini
    Distance: 436 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
619
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share